Hong Kong Celebrates Arrival of New Giant Pandas

Pandas expected to increase tourism and public engagement in Hong Kong
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Posted Sep 26, 2024 2:00 PM CDT
Hong Kong Celebrates Arrival of New Giant Pandas
In this photo released by Ocean Park Hong Kong, Giant Panda An An is seen at the Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda in southwestern China's Sichuan province, in September 2024.   (Ocean Park Hong Kong via AP)

Hong Kong has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas, An An and Ke Ke, gifted by Beijing. Their arrival marks the third pair sent from mainland China since the city reverted to Chinese rule in 1997. These additions follow the birth of twins by Ying Ying last month, making Hong Kong home to six pandas.

Chief Executive John Lee described An An, a 5-year-old male, as agile and intelligent, while Ke Ke, a 5-year-old female, is noted for her gentleness and climbing ability. The pandas will undergo a two-month quarantine at Ocean Park, with a public debut expected in mid-December. The government plans to invite residents to propose names in October. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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